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Answers: I-How much garlic should one take a day?
2-How many cloves of garlic equal 1000 mg?
3-Is the odorless garlic as good for you as natural garlic?

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As you can see from the information below, the benefits of taking fresh garlic cloves is only applicable if you crush or chew the garlic. The type of garlic (i.e. odorless) is considered as good as the real thing, but I disagree with that line of thinking. The best is always the original.

I have made garlic tea, using minced cloves, as a sore throat and cold remedy. The odorless garlic didn't help me.


Source 1:

Modern day research helps explain the broad applications of this "miracle" herb. Garlic bulbs contain the amino acid allicin. When crushed, allicin is released. This chemical element is the component that gives Garlic its strong odor and is responsible for the powerful pharmacological properties of the plant. One medium clove of Garlic can equal the antibacterial action equivalent to 1% penicillin.

Garlic also contains about 0.5% of a volatile oil that is composed of sulfur-containing compounds. Garlic's sulfur compounds, in addition to Selenium and Vitamins A and C containing compounds, make it a potent antioxidant, protecting cell membranes and DNA from damage and disease.

Although Garlic directly attacks bacteria and viruses, it also stimulates the body's natural defenses against foreign invaders. Garlic is reported to be more effective than penicillin against typhus disease, and works well against strep, staph bacteria, and the organisms responsible for cholera, dysentery and enteritis.

It is generally regarded as a preventative measure for colds, flu and other infectious diseases. Furthermore, scientific studies have shown that garlic stimulates the production of the liver's own detoxifying enzymes which neutralize carcinogens and other environmental toxins. It has also been used to rid the body of intestinal parasites and to treat digestive infections.

Researchers have been studying the anti-cancer properties of Garlic since the 1940's. It appears that the herb may prevent cells from turning cancerous by enhancing the body's mechanisms for removing toxic substances. Garlic's phytochemicals are believed to enhance immunity and the National Cancer Institute (January 1992) reported that people who ate the greatest amount of onions and garlic had the lowest incidence of stomach cancer. Other types of cancer have also been reported as lower.

Furthermore, garlic increases the activity of white blood cells and T-helper cells (natural killer cells), the cells that are central to the activity of the entire immune system.

Garlic supplements can improve many of the processes that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Garlic has been used as a blood thinner and anticoagulant to resolve blood clots and improve circulation. It has been shown to lower cholesterol while increasing the level of beneficial HDLs (high-density lipoproteins), the so-called good cholesterol.

Garlic has no side effects like those associated with cholesterol lowering drugs. (Take garlic for at least two or three months, as often in the first month or two cholesterol may actually slightly rise.) In addition, garlic compounds gently lower blood pressure by slowing the production of the body's own blood pressure raising hormones. At least seventeen clinical trials have shown that mild hypertension can be effectively managed with garlic.

Garlic has great value as a long-term dietary supplement, helping to maintain healthy circulation, balance blood sugar and pressure, reduce fat levels in the blood, and improve resistance to infection. It can be taken with conventional antibiotics to support their action and ward off side effects.

Garlic has also been used in treating upper respiratory infections (especially bronchitis), late-onset diabetes, urinary infections, acne, asthma, sinusitis, arthritis, and ulcers.

Part Used: Bulb or as odorless tablets.

Common Use: Good for virtually any disease or infection. Improves circulation, maintains healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. A natural antibiotic and immune system stimulant.


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Using Garlic
In clinical studies, both raw and cooked garlic have shown health effects, although cooking destroys the ability of garlic to produce allicin. Most people prefer to take garlic in the more convenient forms of concentrated supplements, including tablets, capsules, and "perles" of garlic oil. Both dietary garlic and various garlic supplements have demonstrated effectiveness in clinical trials, but much more study may be needed to discover which is "best". Some reseachers believe that in order to provide the same benefits as fresh garlic, garlic tablets should be enteric coated so that important compounds are not destroyed by stomach acids.

Dosage:

In clinical studies, garlic tablets were effective at a dose of 600-900 mg per day of high-quality garlic powder.
The dose of aged garlic used in trials was 4 capsules (a total of 4 ml) per day.
The dose of garlic oil "perles" used in a recent study showing cholesterol-lowering effects was 10 mg per day, equivalent to 3-4 grams or 1 moderate size fresh clove.

Important Note:
Garlic supplements vary considerably in strength. Some manufacturers make specific claims about the allicin-yield or the amount of allicin-releasing potential of their extracts. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer for substantiation of the benefits of the dosage they recommend for their product. The health benefits of garlic are associated with regular and long-term use. Garlic and other herbs should be used as part of an overall health-promoting strategy that includes proper diet, exercise, and risk-reduction.

Serious medical conditions (such as active heart disease) are not appropriate for self-diagnosis or self-medication and require the supervision of a qualified health care provider. Consult your doctor, educate yourself, and use caution when practicing self-care.

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I don't think there is any equal to natural, organic, garlic cloves. Of course then you have the issue of breath.

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its very very good for you

just make sure you AND your husband both have some

fresh is best, cook with it, sometimes rup it on toast fresh , after its toasted it grates itself, add some buter or olive oil, mmmmmmmm

or make a fresh pesto

a gram is 1000mg, a dollar bill weight or one regular sized capsule

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The 3 links below have a ton of garlic info.
Perhaps, they can help you to find your answers.

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Most of the stuff about garlic being good for you has turned out to be an urban myth. See this SF Chronicle article from this year - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...

But I still like it! I hope there's no backlash against garlic by the safety-food people.

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Garlic will boost your immune system and is very good for people with sinus problems who need to take large amounts.

If you are taking it for sinus problems then you should take 3 to 6 high strength odourless 3,000 mg garlic oil capsules a day. That is the amount recommended on the container.

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Eating garlic will ensure you stay unmarried and unloved.

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